Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released October 2014
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Lets take a closer look at the Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-6 was released 4 years after the WG-30 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-6 grades versus the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Ricoh WG-30
| TG-6 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2019 |  | October 2014 | Newer by 57 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Olympus TG-6
| WG-30 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-30
| TG-6 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 and the WG-30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and WG-30 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and WG-30.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger TG-6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh WG-30 |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2019-05-22 | 2014-10-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 253g (0.56 lbs) | 192g (0.42 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 shots | 300 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $449 | $428 |